Cesarean rates have increased to over 32% and are expected to rise without intervention. This along with other factors have contributed to Louisiana’s maternal mortality rate. Doulas improve outcomes by:

REDUCES USE OF PAIN MEDICATION

Doulas use holistic methods of pain management that decreases the use for pain medication.

SHORTENS LABOR

Having doula support throughout labor and delivery can shorten labor by 40 minutes.

FEWER NEGATIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCES

Birth trauma and negative birth experiences are reduced due to doulas providing evidence based education and client centered emotional support that empowers self advocacy.

HIGHER APGAR SCORES

Doulas are not just improving perinatal outcomes for women but for their babies as well. Low APGAR scores are reduced with doula involvement.

• Integrity- providing full disclosure of services

• Compassion- giving empathetic support during all circumstances

• Excellence- administering quality care with our whole heart

Yes, we are available for birth center, home, and hospital births. All home births must be attended by a licensed or certified midwife.

We currently serve Calcasieu Parish.

We accept private insurance as well as Humana Healthy Horizons, Healthy Blue, HSA, and FSA. We also accept self pay.

We are firm believers in equipping our clients for self-advocacy through the tool of education. We provide the you with evidenced based knowledge and wisdom needed for you to advocate for yourself so you can make the choices that best suit you. We are also available to attend your pre & postnatal medical appointments with you to provide you with moral support and to assist with advocacy.